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As a student on the cusp of beginning my career as an OT, I am certainly glad that my answer to the most-buzzed about question of anyone's childhood was occupational therapist. After much speculation, ...

Occupational therapists work in a number of diverse environments, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, small medical offices, and even clients' homes. They serve patients suffering from ...

Helping people help themselves and making a positive difference to their lives is what motivated Kathryn Howard to change profession and become an occupational therapist. She previously worked in ...

While some paramedical fields have seen an increase in the number of professional graduates over the last two decades, some emerging fields in the allied health sector are facing a shortage of ...

What led you to this profession? Originally, when applying to college, I wanted to study archeology and anthropology. My dad persuaded me to pursue something that could support me financially and was ...

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Scott Hutchison about oncology occupational therapy. Dr. Hutchison is a Doctor of ...

Occupational therapy is an allied health science, which involves helping people with physical or mental disorders/disabilities to attain maximum level of functioning. Occupational therapists enable ...

Do occupational therapists work with children? Although the job title sounds as though it might relate to adults, “occupational” refers to skills involved in everyday living, not just employment. The ...